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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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